Hotels Near Tropicana Field

When Tampa became a professional sports city in the 1970s, nearby St. Petersburg wanted a piece of the action. The city thus began working on designs for a multi-purpose stadium and baseball park that might attract a Major League Baseball team. In 1986, construction began on Tropicana Field, originally called the Florida Suncoast Dome

Many people don't know that officials hoped to entice the Chicago White Sox to move to Florida. The White Sox never left Illinois, but the Tropicana Stadium has become one of the country's most desirable stadiums, attracting millions of visitors each year.

The Journey of a Multi-Use Stadium

When the stadium was finished in 1990 it had no hometown tenets. There were tons of prospective teams, ranging from the Seattle Mariners to the San Francisco Giants. However, the first home team was actually the Arena Football League's Tampa Bay Storm, and then the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning. This shift from baseball to other sports prompted a rename to the Thunderdome. But when Major League Baseball team the Devil Rays finally took root in the stadium, it underwent several massive changes and was renamed the Tropicana Field in 1996. It now serves primarily as a baseball stadium and host stadium for St. Petersburg's Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl, a highly attended college football bowl game sanctioned by the NCAA.

Attractions at Tropicana Field

In 2006, Tropicana Field uniquely partnered with the Florida Aquarium to open the Rays Tank- making it the only professional sports facility in the world to feature live cowrose rays. This 10,000 gallon tank contains over 30 rays that visitors can touch and feed. Admission is free, but proceeds from the "ray food" goes to the Florida Aquarium and the promotion of local Florida marine life.

The Tropicana Field also has an excellent carnival addition. Located on the Right Field Street, this Rays Baseball Carnival includes a number of popular kid-friendly attractions, including enticing games like Ring Toss and Tip-a-Jug, the Raymond's Art Studio, and a Rookie Challenge batting cage and pitching arena. Families also can enjoy picnic-style seating near the Papa John's Bullpen.

On Center Field Street, visitors can wander a mix of specialty restaurants, bars, and the exciting Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall-of-Fame. These museum attractions feature memorable player displays and exciting Major League Baseball memorabilia.

A Tampa Bay Rays home game is a must-see while visiting St. Petersburg. Lodging with us allows you to travel there and back for free with our complimentary shuttle to Tropicana Field, when the Tampa Bay Rays are at home.

The Holiday Inn- St. Petersburg N Clearwater is conveniently located to the most popular restaurants in the area, Frenchy's Rockaway Grill, Cafe Ponte', Salt N Pepper Bistro, Columbia, Rumba Island Grill, and just located outside our front doors Bascom's Chop house, these restaurants are voted the top in the Tampa bay area.

Guests can explore all that Tampa has to offer thanks to our hotel's central location near Tampa International Airport in the Westshore Business District. We provide complimentary shuttle service within a three-mile radius of the hotel allowing access to dozens of restaurants, two major shopping malls and the newly opened Courtney Campbell trail that runs alongside the beautiful Tampa Bay waters.

Located in the heart of Largo-Clearwater our hotel is near numerous businesses, attractions, sporting venues and only minutes from Clearwater Beach. Our Largo, FL. hotel is the perfect place to stay for business or a relaxing weekend.

Contemporary and comfortable in Westshore, the heart of Tampa Bay. The hotel offers the most convenient access to world class shopping, dining, entertainment, sports and West Coast Florida's most memorable attractions. Featuring the award winning Shula's Steak House and No Name Lounge.

I chose this hotel based on the location. Short drive to Clearwater Beach and Honeymoon Island. You can stay closer to Clearwater Beach but it will cost you.
Room was clean and comfortable and[More]
breakfast was a little better than average.
One thing that bothered me was that they did not accept AARP. Looks like not too many hotels in Florida do. [Less]

By Randy 1951

Great Choice

Best Place in town for clean, comfortable, and quite stay.[Less]

By Vitamin Sea

Comfortable bed and clean room

This is the best Holiday Inn Express we have stayed so far. It is in a less congested area of Pinellas County, FL, and conveniently located to the county's north beaches . Pinellas Trail is a[More]
discovery for us. Next time we'll try biking on it. [Less]

By LILUGER

Recent stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Inn. The staff was very helpful . The beds were fairly firm but comfortable. (And I'm picky) The linens were clean, The room was cool and light was controlled. I did hear[More]
the tv in the next room one night but I think they must have had it really loud because the other two nights were quiet but there were other guests in there. I'd stay there again. [Less]

By belaire49

Awesome room!

My grandchildren and I stayed two night. Everything was perfect. The large room and bathroom, the complimentary pizza , popcorn, and soda. Excellent, helpful staff? if we are ever in that area again,[More]
we will be staying at this Motel! [Less]

By franklin k

feeling welcome

hotel was very clean , staff was very friendly , breakfast was very good, room was very nice, close to beaches and dining , There were two nice parks nearby for walking[Less]

By MelissaSue 16

Awesome view from the rooms

This hotel was very clean and the staff was very attentive to our needs. The pool was very nice and the view of the water was awesome! The breakfast could have been a little better and kept filled up.[Less]

By dcolorado3

First time at Rocky Point Island

The staff was helpful and polite with any and all of my needs. The bed was comfortable which is important to me when traveling for business. The room was comfortable and clean and I will definitely[More]
use this as my go to place when I return to the Tampa area! [Less]

By smyoder1

Good quality hotel and good service

This hotel was a last minute evening stop decision on our vacation. Was a nice hotel overall. Front desk attendant was very nice and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel was in a good area[More]
with a bay view on one side and walking distance to a few good restaurants. [Less]

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